Terminology & Technique
How many basic foot positions are there in ballet?
Five
In which country did ballet originate in the 15th century
Italy
I'm a fairy, waking from sleep only to fall in love with a donkey. What ballet based on a play am I stuck in?
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" ballet was first performed in what year?
1892
Step of the cat
What does Port de Bras mean
Carriage of the arms
Which famous composer wrote Swan Lake
Tchaikovsky
I'm one of four dancers in identical white costumes, holding hands, and performing the same steps in perfect unison. In what popular ballet am I dancing?
Swan Lake
Who wrote the story that "The Nutcracker" is based on?
E.T.A. Hoffmann
What is pas de cheval?
Step of the horse
What is the French term for a gentle bend of the knees?
Plié
In Swan Lake, what is the White Swan's name?
Odette
In classical ballet mime, pointing to the third finger of the left hand indicates what?
Marriage
Which King Louis popularized ballet in France?
Louis XIV
What is ronde de jambe en lair?
Circle of the leg in the air
What does En l'air describe
Steps done in the air
What is the name of the ballet about a mechanical doll
Coppélia
What country is Tchaikovsky from?
Russia
What is the name of the section of the ballet that is made up of character dances performed for Clara?
Divertissement
What is the difference between retire and passe?
passé is the action, and retiré is the specific shape you hold at the knee.
What does Jeté mean
To throw, a leap
Which Russian company, founded in 1669, is the world's oldest?
The Bolshoi
Swan Lake was composed by Tchaikovsky. In which year did this take place?
1875-1876
What are the names of the beverages that represent the Spanish, the Arabian, and the Chinese dances?
Chocolate, Coffee, and Tea
What does fouette mean
whip